Dad Bod Beer School

Welcome to Dad Bod Beer School, Class of Father's Day! We'll be celebrating the noble, grill-wielding, dad-joke-telling legends in our lives with hops, history, and a few humble pours.

The Dane will be raising a pint to Dads along with the ultimate body type – the "Dad Bod." Join us for a laid-back educational session all about the perfect beers for lawnmowing, tinkering in the garage, and cooking out - pilsners and lagers. Whether you're a seasoned dad, a dad in training, or just rocking the look, this one's for you.

Join us at our Downtown pub from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, to take your beer knowledge to the next level. Our brewers will share their approach while breaking down select Dane and guest brewery recipes. Weather permitting, we plan to be in the outdoor garden, making this the perfect Father's Day gift and outing!

Along with five 4-ounce beers featured in the school, you'll get snacks, one drink ticket for a 20-ounce beer, some Dane swag to take home, and a chance to win raffle prizes—all for only $40!

(Snacks are included - full menu also available for purchase)

All about crushable pilsners and lagers!

German Pilsner – Crisp, clean, and classic. The jeans and white sneakers of the beer world.

Tri-Pepper Pilsner – Slightly spicy and hoppy. Like your dad's opinions on barbecue sauce.

El Grande Perro Mexican Lager - Perfect for lounging in a lawn chair on a hot summer day.

Peck's Pilsner – Refreshing with a subtle hop bite. Perfect for mowing the lawn and admiring your work.

Guest Beer from Working Draft Beer Company – Best enjoyed on a porch with socks and sandals.

No fancy sommelier skills needed—just follow the D.A.D. Technique:

• Drink: Take a sip like a champ.
• Analyze: Say something innovative like "nice mouthfeel" or "notes of caramel."
• Deflect: If someone questions your analysis, just say, "Trust me, I know beer."

• Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world, over 10,000 years old.
• In ancient Egypt, beer was considered essential nutrition. (See? It's basically a salad.)
• Learn the difference between palette, palate, and pallet, and impress your ex.

You've officially graduated from Father's Day Beer School! You will have learned the basics, nailed some new styles, and can confidently say 'I taste notes of biscuit' even when no one else can. Your diploma? Another beer. You've earned it.

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